Willa Dunn (Only Murders in the Building, Poker Face) will play Nellie Oleson in the second season of Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie. On the surface, Nellie is a world-class spoiled princess and a playground bully. Smart and supremely confident, she’s sharp-tongued but easily wounded. Nellie lives and breathes to make Laura Ingalls miserable. But beneath her mean-girl persona is tenderness and a yearning for true friendship – even if she doesn’t know exactly how to get it.

About Willa Dunn

Willa Dunn is a dynamic young performer with a rare blend of emotional intelligence, sharp comedic instincts, and natural screen presence.

She has already built an impressive body of work across acclaimed television and film, most notably portraying Little Loretta—the young version of Meryl Streep’s character—in Hulu’s critically acclaimed Only Murders in the Building. Her additional credits include Coup! opposite Peter Sarsgaard and Billy Magnussen, Poker Face opposite Natasha Lyonne and Clea DuVall, and an early breakout role as Hannah, Amy Schumer’s daughter in Inside Amy Schumer.

Beyond her professional work, Willa plays competitive club soccer at the premier level, loves comedy, and aspires to become a stand-up comic. She is also a visual artist who creates and sells sculptures through her own Etsy shop.

About Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie Series

Season 1 of Little House on the Prairie, based on the beloved books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, premieres July 9, 2026, on Netflix. The series has already been renewed for Season 2, in which audiences will meet the infamous Nellie Oleson and watch her rivalry with Laura Ingalls unfold.

Rebecca Sonnenshine serves as showrunner and is executive producing alongside Joy Gorman Wettels for Joy Coalition, Trip Friendly for Friendly Family Productions, and Dana Fox. The series is produced by CBS Studios and Anonymous Content.

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